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This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
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1004 m (3293 ft)
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This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.
Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.
NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).
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NH00581043
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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131 of 282 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
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Rocky peak of the little loch |
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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
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Loch Alsh, Glen Shiel & Loch Hourn |
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Sgurr an Lochain is one of the 7 Munros on the 14km South Glen Sheil Ridge. The ridge has steep slopes to the S and is very craggy with many corries to the N. The traverse of the ridge follows the scalloped rims of the corries between peaks. The ridge may be climbed in two sections E and W but individual peaks are not easily accessed and do not require individual descriptions. Sgurr an Lochain in the W section is linked to Sgurr an Doire Leathain to the SE and Creag nan Damh to the NW.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr an Lochain include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Sgurr an Doire Leathain and Sgurr Mor from the north. 19th April 2009.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Sgurr an Lochain from Sgurr Beag.
© Ian Sanders
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Image by Ian Sanders
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The legs are starting to weary but I`m getting there 6 of 7, 4th April 2010.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Sgurr an Lochain seen from Sgurr an Doire Leathain on the South Glen Shiel Ridge.
© Andy Phanco
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Image by Andy Phanco
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Top of Sgurr an Lochain 06.07.12.
© Dave Smith
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Image by Dave Smith
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Me and Karl, 2/7...28,5,12.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Sgurr an Lochain Apr'12
© Mike Blake
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Image by Mike Blake
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Me on summit 2/7 - Lisa has been ribbing me endlessly over this picture. Disco diva pose circa 1978...
© Victoria Sheriff
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Image by Victoria Sheriff
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John Gilchrist
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May 6, 2011
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Sadly, even the old tree trunk has now almost rotted away. Prepare to paddle!
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Ben Dolphin
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May 15, 2007
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If you're not tackling the whole ridge and are planning to use the bridge at the foot of Druim a Choire Reidh to access Sgurr an Lochain, it's useful to know that said bridge has long since disintegrated. A rather fetching (and thin) old tree trunk is now in its place.
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Heather Turner
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July 25, 2006
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The view to Sgurr Beag and Creag nan Damh from this munro was a particular highlight of walking the south glenshiel ridge.
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Phil Scott
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June 11, 2003
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Climbed this mountain as part of day walk along the South Glen Shiel ridge. The walk is excellent and views over Knoydart to the south and the north Cluanie ridge are well worth waiting for a fine day. Out of the 7 Munros this is my favourite especially when viewed from Sgurr an Doire Leathain.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr an Lochain
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